Lemon Grove middle school students won't have to lug their textbooks and homework around anymore. That's because the school district is giving every child an E-PAD. KPBS reporter Ana Tintocalis prepared this report.

A California Assemblywoman has dropped a ban on spanking from a controversial bill. Democrat Sally Lieber made national headlines with the proposal, but now the measures had a major make-over. From Sacramento, Marianne Russ reports.

A survey shows that many San Diego County homeowners are willing to reduce the size of their lawns to conserve water. KPBS reporter Ed Joyce tells us you don't need to replace your grass with rock gardens to save money on your water bill.

This week, the Chula Vista City Council voted to oppose the construction of a new power plant on the city's bay front, and to support the demolition of the existing South Bay power plant. Where will the city get its power in the future? Also, the San Diego City Council will soon decide if Stephen Cushman should get a third term on the Port Commission. Should the council change its term limit policy to accommodate the requests to keep Cushman? And, it looks like tougher border enforcement practices are reducing illegal immigration into the U.S. What will this mean to the debate over comprehensive immigration reform?